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Steve Darling

Port Coquitlam,B.C.

Summary

Award-winning senior news presenter and anchor for B.C.'s top-rated morning news program, with over twenty years in producing, reporting and writing television and radio news stories. Well-respected within the broadcasting and journalism field; possesses extensive contacts within the news and media industry; conducted in-depth interviews with government officials, community and industry leaders, and media personalities; maintains trust and credibility with the news viewing public; holds a distinguished 18-year-career record at a leading B.C. television network. Seeks a leadership role in corporate communications, media relations, or government relations, utilizing advanced skills in: public speaking, news and press release writing, research, crisis management. Demonstrates strong leadership skills; highly adaptable to changes in the workplace; strong team collaborator with the ability to solicit positive contributions from diverse team members. Holds a diploma in broadcast journalism.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Global Broadcast

Proactive Media

04.2018 - Current

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

City Councillor

Port Coquitlam

10.2018 - Current

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Morning Show Anchor

Rogers Sportsnet

05.2017 - 04.2018

Enhanced viewer engagement by incorporating interactive elements and social media into broadcasts.
Collaborated with newsroom team to develop compelling stories that resonated with the target audience.
Conducted in-depth research and interviews, providing accurate and relevant information on air.
Maintained a strong on-air presence, effectively engaging viewers and encouraging audience loyalty.
Adapted to breaking news situations, providing timely coverage and updates for viewers.
Delivered clear and concise news reports, ensuring accurate information reached viewers consistently.
Worked closely with producers to create visually appealing segments with appropriate graphics and visuals.
Participated in community events as an ambassador for the station, fostering goodwill among viewers and stakeholders.
Mentored junior anchors and reporters, sharing industry expertise to foster career growth within the organization.

Anchor, Global News Morning Program

GLOBAL NEWS / BCTV

01.1998 - 01.2016

Responsible for creating ideas for news stories, writing scripts, pursuing news leads, producing segments, interviewing sources, researching news topics
Working with advertising and sales staff to identify features and segments that would be of interest to sponsors and advertising clients
Supervising and directing news staff covering stories for the Program.

Sports Anchor & Producer

NEWS 1130

01.1995 - 01.1998

Researched, wrote and presented daily sports news coverage
Conducted interviews with professional athletes, team managers, athletic coaches
Traveled to major sporting events, such as the Grey Cup and Stanley Cup, to deliver live news coverage and interview teams.

Disc Jockey / Assistant Music Director

JRFM

01.1992 - 01.1995

Compiled song lists and played contemporary hits at B.C.'s leading country music FM radio station
Booked and interviewed celebrity guests
Created daily music schedules
Performed live reporting at musical events, concerts, music festivals.